Waterproofing cable fittings

[Jeremiah McCarthy]

Even if you are careful not to stretch the tape before cutting it, it still might not cling well if you get a finger print on it or some of the sealant leaked...Putting a plastic cable tie, (ty-wrap) over the end of the wrap, or tying it off with lacing cord, the flat stuff used on aircraft cable bundles, will keep it in place...I have used both methods...The plastic ty-wraps might eventually turn brittle and break if they have tension on them, but they will last for several years...

Jerry, wa2dkg
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[srife]

        But be sure and use the black ty-wraps. They will last a lot longer.
The white ones don't stand up to the UV.

Stan Rife
W5EWA
Houston, TX
K2 S/N 4216
 
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Subject: [Elecraft] Waterproofing cable fittings

Even if you are careful not to stretch the tape before cutting it, it still
might not cling well if you get a finger print on it or some of the sealant
leaked...Putting a plastic cable tie, (ty-wrap) over the end of the wrap, or
tying it off with lacing cord, the flat stuff used on aircraft cable
bundles, will keep it in place...I have used both methods...The plastic
ty-wraps might eventually turn brittle and break if they have tension on
them, but they will last for several years...

Jerry, wa2dkg
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[coltondunn]

While cable fitting you should also take care of all the safety concern. You shouldn't forget to wrap the all the wires.

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